Archive · 17 Sep 2026
Gujarat Leaders Celebrate PM Modi’s 25-Year Political Journey
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated his birthday in Gujarat.
Gujarat’s leaders praised his long career in public service.
They said his journey began in Vadnagar and later reached the national and global stage.
Modi became Gujarat’s chief minister in 2001 and prime minister in 2014.
The leaders said he has worked on development, public welfare and modern infrastructure.
They also praised his focus on India’s culture and future growth.
A special celebration was held in Ahmedabad.
People lit lamps, and 76 girls recited “Vande Mataram.”
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his birthday.
The leaders highlighted Modi’s reported 25 years in public office, from becoming Gujarat chief minister in 2001 to becoming prime minister in 2014.
Patel praised Modi’s focus on governance, welfare, development, cultural heritage, digital transformation and defence self-reliance.
Sanghavi described Modi’s public life as a journey from Gujarat to the global stage that inspires national service and development.
Ahmedabad hosted the “Aashirvad No Devo” programme, featuring a map-shaped lighting display, 76 girls reciting “Vande Mataram” and a Maha Aarti.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi.
- What
- Gujarat leaders celebrated Modi’s birthday and highlighted his 25-year public-service and political journey.
- When
- Thursday, Modi’s reported 76th birthday.
- Where
- Gujarat, including an event at Vishwa Umiya Dham in Ahmedabad’s Jaspur area.
- Why
- To mark Modi’s birthday and commemorate his 25 years of public service.
- Prime ministerial start
- Narendra Modi became Prime Minister in 2014.
- Gujarat chief ministerial start
- The article says Modi became Gujarat Chief Minister on October 7, 2001.
- Birthday
- The article identifies Thursday as Modi’s 76th birthday.
- Main event
- The “Aashirvad No Devo” programme was held at Vishwa Umiya Dham in Ahmedabad.
- Cultural presentation
- A large lighting display represented the Indian map, and 76 girls recited “Vande Mataram.”
- Development vision
- The programme and messages promoted “Sankalp – Viksit Bharat 2047.”